
From the Organizer
The Full Belly is a fun and competitive race benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms and raising money for neighbors in need during the holiday season.
Join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the timed 5K race, the all-ages Fun Run (or walk) around Lake Sevier, or the virtual run any time during the Thanksgiving weekend.
With every race registration Friends of Shelby is collecting money and items for the Martha O'Bryan food bank. A portion of race proceeds also help fund Nashville Scout Troop 3
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby Bottoms Nature, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
684,298
as of 2023
Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Full Belly Friends of Shelby 5K and Fun Run
Nov 25, 2026